On a rainy night, the school beauty knocked on my door and asked for shelter

The sun was warm, the stream was babbling, and laughter filled the campsite.

This lunch thoroughly satisfied everyone's taste buds.

The satisfaction of lunch made everyone a little lazy; the warm sunshine shone on them, and the babbling of the stream was like a natural lullaby.

Someone yawned first, and it spread a wave of weariness.

"Feeling sleepy after a full meal is truly a wise saying." Lin Xiaoxiao rubbed her eyes, leaning against her large backpack, looking like she was about to fall asleep at any moment.

Zhou Yue glanced at everyone's state and smiled, "Let's take a nap then, there's still plenty of time. Those who want to sleep can go into the tent, and those who don't can just sit and daydream under the shade of the trees over there."

This proposal received widespread approval.

Su Yuqing pulled Chen Mo to sit down side by side in the thick shade of a large tree in the woods near the camp. She gently rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes to rest.

Chen Mo adjusted his position to make her more comfortable, his gaze softening as he looked at her serene profile, savoring this moment of tenderness.

Wang Lan and Li Zhe chose to return to their tent for a short rest.

Zhao Ya was also a little sleepy, but she looked at Shen Xinghe, who was still sitting on the rocks by the stream, quietly gazing at the distant mountains. After hesitating for a moment, she finally chose to sit down on a dry grassy spot not far from him, hugged her knees, and secretly watched his back. Her mind was in turmoil, but she didn't feel sleepy anymore.

The campsite gradually quieted down, leaving only the sounds of the wind, the water, and the occasional birdsong.

At this moment, time seemed to flow exceptionally slowly in the valley.

After lunch break, everyone, refreshed and energized, began their free time in the afternoon.

Wang Lan couldn't stop thinking about the "gemstone" from the morning, so she dragged Li Zhe to the stream to hunt for treasures again. This time, she even brought a small net, hoping to catch some small fish and shrimp.

Although Li Zhe felt the hope was slim, he still stayed with him and continued his plant observations.

Zhou Yue and Lin Xiaoxiao showed great interest in taking photos.

They changed into the pretty dresses they had brought and took pictures of each other against the backdrop of waterfalls, streams, and bamboo forests, their cheerful laughter echoing through the valley.

Chen Mo and Su Yuqing chose to stroll upstream along the stream, enjoying a rare moment of time alone together.

Hand in hand, they walked on the smooth pebbles, chatting about lighthearted topics. Occasionally, they would stop to scoop up a handful of cool stream water or pause to admire a uniquely shaped plant—these were the most beautiful moments.

Shen Xinghe maintained his unique rhythm. He found a flat area near the camp, spread out his yoga mat, and began a relaxing yoga practice.

His movements were fluid yet powerful, and strangely harmonious with his surroundings.

Zhao Ya didn't bother anyone. She found a sunny spot near the woods, took out her sketchbook and pen from her backpack, and began sketching the scenery before her—distant mountains, nearby trees, a babbling brook, and... that blurry figure stretching out on the yoga mat.

The brushstrokes capture the heart's excitement and the scenery, sealing them within the pages.

As the sun sets, the sky is once again tinged with a brilliant orange-red.

After having a great time, everyone returned to the camp and began preparing for the night.

The girls were responsible for collecting more firewood, while the boys were responsible for building a bigger and more stable campfire.

Wang Lan actually brought back two big fish, and Chen Mo used this opportunity to make a fish soup noodle dish for everyone. With the remaining uncut and uncooked cured meat and mushrooms, they ate comfortably and contentedly.

As night completely enveloped the valley, the campfire was lit with a "whoosh," and the leaping flames became the warm core in the darkness, dispelling the chill of the mountains and casting interplay of light and shadow on everyone's faces.

Without yesterday's fatigue, everyone sat around the campfire in a more relaxed manner.

The conversation moved from wild fantasies to deeper inner feelings.

“Speaking of which,” Li Zhe added a piece of firewood to the fire, “I feel like I’ve covered the entire semester’s worth of time these past two days, but strangely enough, I feel incredibly relaxed, and all my worries have disappeared.”

He's not usually very active.

Shen Xinghe gazed at the firelight and smiled in agreement, saying, "Getting away from the information overload and focusing on nature and oneself is a great way to cleanse and repair the spirit. Naturally, one will feel relaxed and free from worries."

Wang Lan remarked, "When I was little, I always wanted to play video games and begged my parents to buy me one. Now, I suddenly realize that being able to come out and have fun with my good friends like this, eating the wild delicacies we've caught ourselves in the mountains, and chatting around a campfire is much more interesting than going to bars and playing video games in the city!"

Lin Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "How can we see and know how beautiful the night sky can be without electronic devices!"

She looked up at the dazzling Milky Way stretching across the sky and exclaimed in amazement, "You can't see so many stars in the city!"

Su Yuqing nestled close to Chen Mo and whispered, "Sometimes happiness is just that simple. You don't have to think about anything; you just need to feel the present moment."

Chen Mo put his arm around her shoulder, just smiling faintly.

His happiness is having her by his side!
Their conversation also stirred Zhao Ya's thoughts. She hugged her knees, watching the leaping flames, occasionally stealing a glance at Shen Xinghe's increasingly handsome face illuminated by the firelight. Her heart was filled with hazy emotions and a trace of barely perceptible melancholy.

The campfire crackled, and sparks occasionally rose and disappeared under the brilliant starry sky.

The group would chat about all sorts of things for a while, or suddenly fall silent, gazing at the stunning night sky, their minds becoming incredibly clear.

As the campfire grew weaker and the night deepened, the starlight grew ever brighter.

With hearts full of ease and warmth, and spirits overflowing with nature and friendship, everyone said goodnight to each other and crawled back into their respective tents.

The mountains and forests returned to silence, with only the starry sky gently watching over the beauty happening on this land, protecting the shining autumn memories that the eight young people wove together in this cloud-shrouded stream.

Over the next few days, they were completely immersed in the beauty of the landscape.

We explored the deeper pools, played Truth or Dare under the starry sky, waited for the sunrise together in the morning mist, and sat silently in the sunset.

As if isolated from the world, the concept of time also becomes blurred.

But every day is fulfilling and joyful!

Until the morning of the last day of the holiday, as the first rays of sunlight fell on the valley as usual and the birdsong remained crisp, an inevitable sense of farewell permeated the air.

After everyone got up, they all slowed down their movements without prior arrangement.

The process of packing was no longer as exciting and efficient as when I arrived; instead, it was filled with a sense of careful reverence.

As Wang Lan dismantled the tent, she murmured with a hint of reluctance, "Sigh, has the seven-day holiday already gone by so quickly? It feels like we've only been here for two days." (End of Chapter)